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Petanque Boule Shop and Mail Order Sales Office
Up Street, Bardwell,
Nr, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk,
IP31 1AA
Tel 01359 250829

Welcome to Pen-Y-Coed Petanque's 2025 web site for Obut Boule.
If you have any questions please contact us on 01359 250829 or email pycpetanque@aol.com
Technical Sales 01359 253594
Established 1994
Page updated 1st December 2025
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Due to playing commitments our Petanque shop will be shut
Our petanque shop will be closed on Fri 9th August reopening on Tue 13th August. We are sorry for any inconvenience this will cause.

Phil Boarder
Aug 6, 20241 min read
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Jersey win the Home Nations Petanque Event
Well done to Jersey, the planets aligned and the win was taken. Well done to Jersey players, spectators and support staff. A great event,...

Phil Boarder
Aug 6, 20241 min read
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Petanque Home Nations in Jersey this weekend
To all the teams, Umpires and organisers taking part in this brilliant event, we wish you all well and hope you have an amazing time. It...

Phil Boarder
Aug 2, 20241 min read
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Petanque going round in circles
We conclude our look at circle placement with a photo that shows a range of circle positions . Next time you throw the circle over the...

Phil Boarder
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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Placing the petanque circle over the jack.
We are looking at circle placement and how a little movement can mean a lot. Placing the circle over the jack is clearly in the rules but...

Phil Boarder
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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Gaining an advantage when playing petanque
The circle has to be placed according to the rules and this week we are going to look a little closer at circle placement. Â I always say...

Phil Boarder
Jul 25, 20241 min read
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Why is placement of the petanque circle so important?
The circle is for throwing from, but, you can walk out of it if you wish! You can walk up the piste and have a glance around to see any...

Phil Boarder
Jul 22, 20241 min read
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Feet in a petanque circle!
Petanque is an interesting sport as far as feet go, it’s name is thought to derive from the French term Feet together. The concept of...

Phil Boarder
Jul 19, 20241 min read
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Petanque Going round in circles!
Round in Circles The introduction of plastic circles to the sport of petanque has changed how many players look at the sport. They add a...

Phil Boarder
Jul 17, 20241 min read
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As we close our look at petanque bags we have left the best until last
TROO Traditional Obut Leather bag Made in tough supple leather in two classic colours this bag is functional and superb quality. It holds...

Phil Boarder
Jul 16, 20241 min read
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Super soft leather boule bag by Obut in the UK
TROO Soft Leather bag Made in tough supple leather in three classic colours this bag is functional and superb quality. It holds three...

Phil Boarder
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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Just a larger Petanque bag for your boule and kit
Obut 2020 Reporter bag Petanque Kit Bag Made in tough Nylon material in a functional grey colour with the classic Obut logo and a great...

Phil Boarder
Jul 12, 20241 min read
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Why do we call it the 2021 Reporter bag for Obut Boule
This popular bag was taken out of production in 2015 but due to customer demand was re introduced in 2021. This bag has everything you...

Phil Boarder
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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This week we are looking at Petanque boule bags from Obut
TROOR Detailed tough Canvas bag Made in tough Canvas material these bags are each designed for the fashion styles of the Petanque player....

Phil Boarder
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Obut have a great selection of petanque boule bag here in the UK
TROOR Canvas bag Made in tough Canvas material in a range of striking colours this bag is functional and bright. It holds three boule,...

Phil Boarder
Jul 9, 20241 min read
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The petanque boule bag designed by petanque players
We have been selling this bag for over 25 years and is a great bag for your petanque boule and equipment. Used by us and designed by us....

Phil Boarder
Jul 8, 20241 min read
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Bags of bags for your boule and Petanque Equipment
PYC Sports Bag for 3 Boule Navy Blue or grey formed Canvas bag  with contrast black zip, piping and handle. Holds three boule Ideal for...

Phil Boarder
Jul 4, 20241 min read
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Petanque boule bags, tough and secure boule carriers
We are looking at bags this week and our range of boule bags Khaki Fawn Eurobag Tough Canvas bag in Khaki Fawn with contrast black zip...

Phil Boarder
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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We round up our latest tips for new petanque players Tip 5
Top Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Last part! Part 5 Where the boule lands. This is the Landing Spot. This...

Phil Boarder
Jun 29, 20242 min read
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Tips to improve your petanque for new players Tip 4
Top Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Part 4 The jack is the target and the closer the better. WRONG! Many new...

Phil Boarder
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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